Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Rife P. Rude Rife P. Rude, 89, of Connersville, died Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rife was born to Luther L. and Gladys O. Paddock Rude on April 30, 1932 in Union County, Indiana. He graduated in 1950 from Brownsville Schools. Rife proudly enlisted in the United States Army in 1953. […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Olyver Flynn Ripberger Olyver Flynn Ripberger, stillborn son of Adam and Naskietta Renee Ripberger, received his angel wings Thursday, September 2, 2021 at IU Health – Methodist, Indianapolis. Besides his parents, Olyver is survived by his maternal grandparents, Sidney and Bobbi Curtsinger of Connersville; maternal great-grandfather, Luther Gabbard of Connersville; and an aunt, Mystic Curtsinger of Connersville. Olyver […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Mark Anthony Bartels Mark Anthony Bartels, 60, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1961 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of late Jack and Janet (Luellen) Bartels. Mark’s legacy will live on through his daughter, Amanda (Wayne) Williams of Greenfield; three grandchildren, Kinzie Ingermann, Kamryn Pew, […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Nevaeh Marie Ford Our little angel, Nevaeh Marie Ford, only 6 months old, flew into the arms of Jesus very unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021 at home. She will never be forgotten. Nevaeh blessed us with her presence on February 12, 2021 at 1:15 pm at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis. She weighed 8 pounds 5 […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Catherine A. Harris Catherine A. Harris, age 97, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (September 1, 2021) at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in Richmond on July 21, 1924 to Christopher and Mae Kinsella and lived here most of her life. She had a sister, Anna Mae Kaiser and Brother James Kinsella. She was a graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Amber “Amy” Lyne Preston Amber “Amy” Lyne Preston, 33, of Lynn, IN passed away early Sunday morning, August 29, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born November 30, 1987 in Winchester, IN the daughter of Randy J. and Holly R. (Pierson) Preston. She had attended Randolph Southern High School. Amy enjoyed spending her leisure […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Marcia Crabtree CAMBRIDGE CITY– Marcia L. Crabtree, 60, passed away Thursday evening September 2, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana from complications of COVID-19. A daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Alice Armilda (Doyle) Bradford Jr., Marcia was born in New Castle, Indiana, on March 7, 1961. A lifelong resident of the Cambridge City community, […] — (Posted September 5, 2021)

Eric Chandler Teague He fought a good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith… Eric Chandler Teague, 24, of Mooreland was welcomed home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born September 13, 1996 in Muncie, IN. A 2015 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Eric was a three-sport athlete, […] — (Posted September 3, 2021)

Donald E. “Gene” Jenkins Donald E. “Gene” Jenkins, 82, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born April 21, 1939 in Lucasville, Ohio, a son of the late German and Marie (Horsley) Jenkins. He retired as a heavy equipment machine operator in Columbus, OH […] — (Posted September 3, 2021)

Donald Joe Devers Donald Joe Devers, age 73, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday afternoon, August 28, 2021. Don was born on July 17, 1948, to Charles and Wilma (Hoskins) Devers in Richmond Indiana. He grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 1966. The summer following graduation Don enlisted in […] — (Posted September 3, 2021)

Judy Lynn Hentzell Judy Lynn Hentzell, 60, of Richmond, Indiana (formerly of Sumner, Illinois), passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 15, 1961, in Lawrenceville, Illinois the daughter of Warren D. and Shirley (Dart) Stout. Judy worked several manufacturing jobs throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her father: Warren […] — (Posted September 2, 2021)

Michael G. Burton Michael G. Burton, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Michael graduated from Richmond High School in 1975, where he was a member of the orchestra. Michael retired from Belden in August 2014, after 38 years of service. He was an avid NASCAR, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, […] — (Posted September 2, 2021)

Jack E. Ingerman Jack E. Ingerman, age 91, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born May 27, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of James Richard and Olive Weaver Ingerman. He was a lifelong resident and a graduate of New Castle High School. Jack was a veteran of the Korean War […] — (Posted September 2, 2021)

Shirley Faye Harmon Shirley Faye Harmon, 69, a resident of The Waters of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Friday, August 27, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born on January 27, 1952 in Barren, Kentucky, the daughter of Wesley Harmon and Adrene (Bertram) Harmon. Shirley graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in New […] — (Posted September 2, 2021)

Stanley Lee Woodward Stanley Lee Woodward, 55, of Glenwood, passed away Sunday evening, August 29, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born December 1, 1965 in Vincennes, Indiana, one of eight children of Jack Joe and Carolyn Sue Richards Woodward. Along with his dad, he enjoyed driving stock cars and racing at Whitewater Valley Speedway. In 1976 […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Delores “Maxine” Wilson Delores “Maxine” Wilson, 93, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Henry Hunter and Beatrice Pearl (Cook) Carter. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Steven L. Hinshaw Steven L. Hinshaw, 76 of New Castle fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, August 27, 2021 at home. He fought a courageous battle that he ultimately won. He was born October 17, 1944 in Henry County, Indiana, the son of the late Lynn and Mildred M. (Lockridge) Hinshaw. Steve was proud […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Ruth Ann Fouts Ruth Ann Fouts, 93, of Modoc passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1928 in Delaware County, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Ray and Claircie Faye (Benson) Driscoll. A homemaker, Ruth Ann graduated from Losantville High School. She was a past member of Eastern Star. Ruth […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Bessie “Meemaw” Janes Bessie “Meemaw” Janes, 88, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 30 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 5, 1933 in Goose Creek, KY, the daughter of William and Sudie Grubb. Bessie was a loving woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and “Big Meemaw” to her great-grandchildren. The most important […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Michael Robert Dugan Michael Robert Dugan, age 73, Dallas, TX, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Michael was born on October 6, 1947 in Richmond, IN, to his late parents Robert and Mamie Hannah Dugan. He enjoyed being with his family, traveling home to Indiana and wood working. He was a mechanic for over 40 years and […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

David E. Fasnacht David E. Fasnacht, 65 of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond, Indiana. Born on April 4, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert C. & Jacqueline (Street) Fasnacht. David has worked at Belden in Richmond for the past 40 years. He was a graduate […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Eric A. Stinson Eric A. Stinson, age 61, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Reid Health. Born September 2, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ernest and Louise Brandenburg Stinson Jr., Eric was a life-long resident of Brownsville. He graduated from Union County High School in 1979. Eric took great pride in maintaining Ranck Cemetery and […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Jennifer B. Lykins Miles Woodward Jennifer B. Lykins Miles Woodward, 75, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. She was Born April 17, 1946 in Cornwall, England to Barbara (Stone) & Vernon Lykins. Jennifer was always very proud of her British heritage and enjoyed tea and scones. Jennifer married Kenneth L. Miles and they were […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Anna M. Allen Anna M. Allen, 61, of Cambridge City passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the home of her sister Irma Minton after a brief illness. She was born on November 4, 1959 in Winnsboro, Louisiana, and had lived in the Wayne County area for many years. She was an LPN working at Ambassador Health Care […] — (Posted August 31, 2021)

Flora Joeann Linderman Flora Joeann Linderman, 90, Dublin, passed away Friday morning at the Waters in New Castle, Indiana. Flora was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1930. She moved to the Dublin community in 1934. A homemaker, Flora had been involved in Girl Scouts and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cambridge City. […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer, 63, Richmond, passed away Friday morning August 27, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Dick was born at Fort Meade, Maryland on March 29, 1958. He and his parents moved to the Cambridge City/Pershing communities when he was a young boy and he graduated from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Nancy Lynne Todd DUBLIN– Following a hard fought battle with lung cancer, Nancy Lynne Todd, 69, of Dublin, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning August 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her family. Nancy was a true warrior and has faced and conquered many hard challenges throughout her life, including breast cancer. Born […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Rupert Miller Rupert Miller, 74, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana to Rupert J. Miller and Jacquelyn Manning Miller. In 1967, he married Sharon Isaacs in Connersville. Together they raised 2 children, Rupert Jr. and Rachelle. Rupert worked for the U.S. Government within […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Evelyn Eliton Evelyn Eliton, 77, formerly of Connersville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Indiana where she had been a resident for the past five years. One of five children of Foster and Nellie Simpson Davis, Evelyn was born in Hellier, Kentucky on July 11, 1944 and graduated from Hellier High School. […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Debra Kay Gilland Debra Kay Gilland, age 61, of New Paris, OH, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 23, 2021. Debbie was born in Richmond, IN, on June 7, 1960, to Larry and Marlene (Robinson) Wallace and spent her childhood in New Pairs, OH. She had lived in Richmond, IN, Bradenton, FL, and New Pairs, OH. She […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)